{
  "id": 529979,
  "title": "Bamaiyi, Turaki, Bala Lead PDP Faction to Back Governor Idris in Kebbi State Election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/bamaiyi-turaki-bala-lead-pdp-faction-to-back-governor-idris-in-kebbi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T03:19:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/11/bamaiyi-turaki-bala-lead-pdp-faction-to-back-governor-idris-in-kebbi-state-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nasir Idris, the Governor of Kebbi State, has received substantial backing from a significant faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he embarks on his re-election bid for the 2027 general election. The endorsement came after a meeting at the residence of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd), in Birnin Kebbi, where several influential PDP members publicly declared their allegiance to the governor.\n\nAmong those who voiced their support were General Bello Sarkin Yaki, the 2015 PDP governorship candidate; Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, a former Minister of Special Duties; and Alhaji Buhari Bala, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs. General Bamaiyi emphasized that, despite the ongoing turmoil within the PDP at the national level, the governors' committee in Kebbi could not afford to remain indifferent to the progress being made in the state. He highlighted the positive changes in Birnin Kebbi and the governor's dedication to crucial infrastructure projects as key factors in their decision.\n\nAlhaji Buhari Bala echoed this sentiment, stating that given the group's historic roles in Nigeria's political landscape, they could not remain silent in the face of the governor's \"patriotic and selfless\" leadership. Bala argued that their endorsement was rooted in Idris's performance, the spirit of unity within the party, and the shared goal of fostering continued development in Kebbi. Their decision was motivated by a commitment to the state's prosperity rather than political factionalism.\n\nGovernor Idris expressed his gratitude to the PDP stakeholders and their supporters, acknowledging the confidence placed in his administration and leadership style as he prepares for the upcoming election.",
  "summary": "Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The re-election bid of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, received a major boost recently following the declaration of support by a strong faction of the",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}